Jim Boyd bill discouraging lawsuits against insurance providers argued in Rules Committee
Jacob Ogles | March 18, 2021 Attorneys say the legislation hurts consumers, but insurers say claims are driving up policy costs. Debate of an overhaul
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Insurance Agents on the Front Line of Florida’s Mounting Property Market Problems
By Amy O’Connor | March 11, 2021 While carriers face growing financial losses in Florida’s distressed property insurance market, insurance agents are on the front lines trying to
Revamp could impact attorney fees, roof claims moving forward.
Jacob Ogles | March 9, 2021 A significant overhaul of Florida’s property insurance laws advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen. Jim Boyd, a Bradenton
Here are four bills that would change insurance in Florida
Tampa Bay Times, 3/2/21 By Malena Carollo Several bills are attempting to address troubled portions of Florida’s insurance systems. Last year was one of the
‘Desperate’ Times: Stakeholders Urge Florida Lawmakers to Enact Insurance Reform
March 4, 2021By Amy O’Connor It’s the start of another Florida Legislative Session with a familiar theme — insurers pushing for reforms they say are
Proposed bill aims to rein in property insurance costs, curb abuse
Reporter: Allison GormlyPublished:February 24, 2021 4:40 PM ESTUpdated:February 24, 2021 6:34 PM EST Homeowners’ insurance prices are climbing, with one report saying Florida’s property and
Florida Legislature Weighs Options to Address Rising Homeowners Insurance Costs
By Corey K. Setterlund | February 24, 2021 Three bills currently working their way through the Florida Legislature are designed to tackle the rising costs of
Nearly 100 insurance rate increases get the nod in Florida
February 17, 2021 G. Turner The state Office of Insurance Regulation green lighted the hikes, suggesting a struggling sector. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has
Florida consumers ‘flabbergasted’ as property insurers push for double-digit rate hikes
By Suzanne Barlyn (Reuters) – Florida property insurers are jacking up rates by double-digit percentages, blaming the hikes on lingering damage from past hurricanes, a wave
Through the Roof: What’s Behind Florida’s Soaring Home Insurance Rates?
BY STEPHANIE COUEIGNOUX ORLANDO UPDATED 3:31 PM ET FEB. 12, 2021 PUBLISHED 2:34 PM ET FEB. 11, 2021 PALM BAY, Fla. — Ronald Twing says retiring to Florida